Oceans
Home to diverse wildlife from the smallest krill to the biggest whale, our country’s oceans — and the ecosystems they support — are worth preserving for future generations.
The Latest on Oceans
A hearing to protect our coast
Deep-water coral bank threatened
Updates
Offshore drilling and climate action don’t mix
Over 80 Representatives call for no new offshore drilling leasing
Biden cancels three offshore drilling lease sales
Featured Resources
Safe for Swimming 2022 Texas Edition
New Life for the Ocean
Reducing plastic waste in the states
Progress Report: President Biden’s First Year
The Latest
In a victory for marine life, climate, Biden administration cancels three oil leases in ocean waters
WASHINGTON – Taking action to protect ocean wildlife and U.S. coasts, the Biden administration on Wednesday ditched plans for three offshore oil and gas lease sales.
12 years later, BP’s Deepwater Horizon disaster still reverberates
“The risks of drilling in our ocean and Gulf waters are huge, and the alternatives to oil are too abundant for us to tolerate these threats," said Environment Texas Director Luke Metzger.
12 years later, BP’s Deepwater Horizon disaster still reverberates
AUSTIN, Texas – BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded nearly 12 years ago on April 20, 2010. The largest oil spill in American history, the disaster ultimately poured 4 million barrels – or 168 million gallons – of petroleum into the Gulf of Mexico, killing sea turtles, birds, a record number of dolphins and more. The damage endured, as wildlife populations crashed in the years following the disaster.
U.S. District Court judge revokes historic oil and gas leases in the Gulf
This could be the beginning of the end of offshore drilling
A critical tool for beautiful oceans
The Biden administration should give future generations the opportunity to appreciate our amazing ocean for years to come